IFM ELECTRONIC: Industrial automation systems

IFM electronic is an international German group specializing in industrial detection. Since its establishment in 1969, IFM electronic GmbH has continuously improved technical processes in a multitude of industries. Its current strategy aims to develop solutions for Industry 4.0.

With over 8000 employees spread across more than 180 countries, IFM develops and sells solutions for over 160,000 customers in the mechanical engineering and industrial sectors.

IFM - a family-owned company for two generations - demonstrates its commitment to Germany in the industrial field. 80% of the 7,844 IFM products are manufactured in Germany. More than 1150 employees in research and development, along with close collaboration with research institutes, universities, and young companies, have resulted in over 600 patents and approximately 440 active patent applications, as well as innovative solutions to meet future needs.

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IFM stands out for its wide range of products, offering not only standard solutions but also specific solutions tailored to industrial sector needs. The family-owned company experienced success from its inception in 1969 with the invention of inductive proximity sensors based on flexible film technology.

The "efector" brand is now synonymous with position sensors, fluid sensors, object recognition, diagnostic systems, and identification. The "ecomat" brand corresponds to communication and control systems.

Their Mission

IFM considers quality as a concept that goes beyond just the product. All its processes are designed to provide quality customer service and high-quality products. The company personally stands by each of its customers, wherever they are in the world and regardless of their language.

Customer feedback is used to continually improve product quality. Special testing procedures subject sensors to loads beyond their limits to ensure performance in customer applications. Additionally, each product undergoes final inspection before leaving the factory. IFM takes this commitment seriously by offering a five-year warranty on each product in its catalog.

Business Objectives

Since 1990, IFM has embedded in its corporate philosophy: "IFM demands and promotes ecologically conscious decisions and conduct.” The company aims to respect and further develop this guiding principle in the future.